GRE Word List
AMALGAM
a mixture of different elements
The meaning of the word amalgam is a mixture of different elements.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obtrude | to thrust out : extrude |
| recrimination | a retaliatory accusation |
| impede | to interfere with or slow the progress of |
| pertinacious | adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design |
| migratory | of, relating to, or characterized by migration |
| finesse | refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture |
| squander | to spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate |
| ooze | a soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water |
| amphitheater | an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles |
| potent | having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful |